At Rs 1.23 trillion, dues to power producers up 17%; six states account for 70%

Despite efforts by the Centre to induce payment discipline in the power sector, state-run electricity distribution companies’ (discoms) unpaid dues to power producers continue to rise. While the dues stood at Rs 1.23 trillion as on Sunday, up 17% year-on-year, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana together accounted for 70% of the amount.